"Many, Lord, are asking, 'Who will bring us prosperity?'Let the light of your face shine on us.Fill my heart with joywhen their grain and new wine abound.In peace I will lie down and sleep,for you alone, Lord,make me dwell in safety." (Psalm 4:6-8, NIV) "At day’s end I’m ready for sound sleep,For you, God, have …
Taking Shelter in God: reflections on Isaiah 25
You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat. (Isaiah 25:4a) This chapter from Isaiah's prophecy speaks to the restoration God will bring for His people even as "ruthless nations" rise up against them. Isaiah speaks of both a …
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Matthew Erickson 